Typing Fractions With a Horizontal Bar


Launch MS Word 2007.
Click on the Insert tab.
Click on the Equation button. An Equation toolbar appears.
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Click on the Fraction button. A drop down menu appears.
Click on the Stacked Fraction button. A fraction equation appears in your document.
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Click in the numerator text box and type the number you want.
Click in the denominator text box and type in the number you want.
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Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the left of the fraction to enter a whole number for a mixed fraction.
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Click somewhere off of the equation when you are done. Do not press the enter key or you will be given another text box to enter a number.
Note: When you are ready to begin typing text, it may be necessary to click on the Normal button under the Home tab.